Airport Name and ICAO/IATA Code
Gold Coast Airport (ICAO: YBCG / IATA: OOL)
Location (City, Country)
Gold Coast, Queensland, Australia (bordering New South Wales)
Airport Type & Size
• Medium international airport
• Single 2,492m runway (supports B787, A330)
• ~6.5 million passengers/year (pre-COVID)
• Tourism-focused hub with domestic + regional international traffic
Why should this airport be added to World of Airports?
• Serves as a key tourism gateway to Australia’s east coast
• Strategic mid-size airport between Brisbane and Sydney
• Adds realistic Australia–Pacific traffic to the game
• Unique cross-border location (runway lies in 2 states)
Major Airlines & Routes
• Jetstar, Virgin Australia, QantasLink, Bonza, AirAsia, Scoot
• Destinations: Sydney, Melbourne, Adelaide, Auckland, Singapore, Kuala Lumpur, Tokyo (Narita)
Unique Features or Challenges
• Runway crosses state border (Queensland & New South Wales)
• Tourist peak demand, seasonal traffic spikes
• Compact apron and terminal, limited expansion space
• Undergoing terminal expansion and upgrades
Optional: Links, images, maps, or videos
Gold Coast Airport - Wikipedia
